Nursing Dean of Academic Affairs - Irwindale - Chamberlain University

Description

Company Description

With more than 135 years of history in healthcare education and as the largest nursing school in the country, Chamberlain University is committed to delivering a high-value education that prepares students to thrive as healthcare professionals. We call this commitment Chamberlain Care—our dedication to providing students with the tools and resources to succeed while immersed in a community of care. By living Chamberlain Care, we graduate healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.

Chamberlain is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. The College of Nursing offers a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program and flexible post-licensure programs, such as the RN to BSN option, Master of Science in Nursing degree program, Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program and graduate certificates. The College of Health Professions also offers the Master in Public Health, Master of Social Work and Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree programs.

Chamberlain is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission ), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Learn more about Chamberlain at , and follow Chamberlain on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

 

Job Description

Lead. Inspire. Transform.

At Chamberlain University, we are seeking a dynamic and visionary Dean, Academic Affairs (Nursing)—a leader who is empowering, influential, inspiring, and deeply passionate about advancing nursing education. In this role, you will guide the academic integrity, operational excellence, and forward momentum of our BSN program. You will champion student success, cultivate a high‑performing academic team, and ensure our curriculum and learning experience remain exceptional and future‑focused.

If you are energized by shaping the next generation of nurses, empowering faculty, and driving outcomes that matter—this is your opportunity to lead with purpose and impact.

What You'll Lead

Academic Strategy & Student Success

• Execute the BSN academic strategy with a focus on driving strong student outcomes (NCLEX pass rates, persistence, graduation, and student satisfaction).
• Actively support and own academic strategy and curriculum change from the center.
• Lead program expansion and new academic initiatives with agility and vision, responding to evolving healthcare education needs.

Curriculum Excellence & Compliance

• Ensure curriculum delivery meets institutional standards and accreditation benchmarks through rigorous evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Manage academic operations with national support teams and budgets, faculty workload models, and instructional resources.
• Embed Chamberlain Care principles and Covista culture expectations into academic operations and support services.

Faculty Leadership & Team Development

• Build and lead a high-performing academic team—faculty, lab, experiential learning teams, and support—aligned to student success.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, development, scheduling, performance, and retention of faculty and associate deans with accountability for teaching excellence.
• Partner with ADAAs to ensure high faculty and academic team engagement scores and low regrettable turnover.
• Ensure faculty are retained, continuously improving, and achieving their goals.

Collaboration, Partnership & Representation

• Serve as liaison to boards, communities, and internal stakeholders with professionalism and care.
• Work as a team—coordinating and collaborating closely with the Executive Director, other DAAs, and ADAAs to support student and business outcomes.

Key Behaviors for Success

• Prioritize student success: Anticipate and respond to student needs and empower faculty to remove barriers to success.
• Connect to the vision: Inspire your team by connecting daily work to Chamberlain's mission and long‑term strategy.
• Strive to improve: Seek feedback, encourage innovation, evolve operating models, and use data to enhance student outcomes.
• Work as a team: Collaborate seamlessly across campus and national teams.
• Own outcomes: Demonstrate ethical practice, personal accountability, and celebrate successes—big and small.

What Success Looks Like

• Students achieve strong outcomes— including NCLEX pass rates that meet or exceed the national BSN average.
• Students are engaged and satisfied (as measured by NPS and feedback).
• Enrollment and persistence targets are matched or exceeded.
• Faculty and academic teams demonstrate high engagement and low regrettable turnover.
• Faculty are developing, retained, and consistently meeting goals.
• All duties, policies, and institutional standards are met or exceeded.

Join Us

If you're ready to lead with passion, elevate academic excellence, and influence the future of nursing education, we invite you to bring your vision, courage, and expertise to Chamberlain University.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing required; doctoral degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in nursing education, including a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role.
• Current, unencumbered RN licensure and/or multi‑state privilege to practice nursing in the Commonwealth/State (required).
• Demonstrated strength in interpersonal communication, organizational leadership, conflict resolution, and technology proficiency.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of management.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment, balancing multiple priorities with clarity and focus.
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities, with a track record of meeting expectations and delivering results.
• A high degree of professionalism, integrity, and ethical judgment.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, with the ability to interpret policy and guide academic decision‑making.

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $130,171.61 and $181, Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Adtalem's Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays

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You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation